Birding Diary of an Exiled Liverpudlian and his West Hartford Wanderings

Wednesday, 16 June 2010

Buston Vasey?

Went looking for the Red-backed Shrike last night north of Warkworth. Birdguides gave directions and for once, they were good. If you were that birder, my hat off to you. I get a little irked when a cracker is reported with a commentary of 'one' or 'male'. Whilst I realise birds fly, and move, a good 'starter for ten' is a bit more detail than one word.

Anyway, drove out of Warkworth and had to flag down four different people to get directions to Low Buston. I wonder whether, in 'League of Gentlemen' style, the locals did not want to assist a non-local!

About Me

Born in Liverpool in 1964 and moved to the NE 18 years later. Graduated with a degree in Zoology in 1985 and been employed, married and mortgaged (in that order) ever since. My beagle, Lily, is above here.